1/2 OUNCE GOLD UK BRITANNIA 2024

General Overview
• The 2024 ½ oz Gold Britannia Coin is the largest of the fractional sizes in the Royal Mint’s acclaimed Britannia bullion series, joining the 1 oz, ¼ oz, and 1/10 oz coins.
• Known for its rich symbolism and cutting-edge security features, the Britannia series remains one of the most popular and secure bullion options in the world.
• This second edition featuring King Charles III’s portrait continues the legacy of blending tradition with modern design and investment-grade purity.

Coin Highlights
• Mintage: Regular annual strike (not limited).
• Contains: ½ Troy oz of .9999 pure gold.
• Face Value: 50 Pounds Sterling, backed by the United Kingdom.
• Packaging: Ships in plastic flips; mint tubes contain 20 coins.
• Obverse: Features the effigy of King Charles III by Martin Jennings.
• Reverse: Depicts Britannia with trident and Union Jack shield, designed by Philip Nathan.
• Security Features: Latent image, surface animation, tincture lines, and micro-text.

Design Details
Obverse:
• Displays King Charles III in an elegant, simple left-profile relief.
• Artwork by Martin Jennings, used for the second time on a Britannia coin.
• Surrounding inscriptions read “CHARLES III • D • G • REX • F • D • 50 POUNDS.”
Reverse:
• Illustrates Britannia standing strong with a trident in one hand and a shield bearing the Union Jack in the other.
• Designed by Philip Nathan.
• The inner circle contains the Latin phrase “Decus et Tutamen” meaning “An ornament and a safeguard.”
• Outer rim inscriptions: “BRITANNIA,” “2024,” “½ oz,” “999.9,” and “FINE GOLD.”

Specifications
• Metal Type: Gold
• IRA Approved: Yes
• Mint/Manufacturer: Royal Mint
• Country of Manufacture: Great Britain
• Year: 2024
• Purity: .9999
• Metal Content: 0.5 Troy Ounce
• Diameter: 27 mm
• Edge Design: Reeded
• Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated
• Denomination: 50 Pounds
• Packaging Type: Plastic Flip (mint tubes contain 20)
• Certificate of Authenticity: No
• Mint Capsule Included: No
• International Shipping Eligible: Yes
• Tube/Sheet Quantity: 20